How thanking awakens our thinking: Kerry Howells at TEDxLaunceston

[@janewilson1380]

Kerry's talk should be watched by all educators! Taking time to stop and thank prepares our hearts and minds to be better thinkers. Count me inspired.

[@stellaashton4254]

With this talk Dr Howells reminds me again, that we are more effective in what we do, when we reflect on our inner attitude before an event. That, to change the self through a simple gratitude practice, is to change the immediate environment we work and live in for the better. I read Dr Howells book, Gratitude in Education, last year and practised 'preparedness' before teaching health education classes and nutrition. What was most beneficial to me during those classes was my ability to handle some very difficult situations that arose, calmly and harmoniously. The attendance of participants also increased dramatically with repeated requests for more education. This is not just a theory, I have found this to be an extremely useful practice in my busy, stressful life. Great work, well done and thank you! Stella Ashton

[@yamnehroncero4238]

I totally agree. I've been practicing hardcore gratitude in the last few days, being grateful for everything good or bad that has happened in my life, and I am indeed thinking better. Practicing gratitude is really doing wonders for my emotional well being :)

[@iamsewsketchy9402]

Two steps of gratitude 1. Feel the appreciation 2. Act on the gratitude "telling someone about the act" I have started a gratitude journal for the past 3 weeks. And I already see a huge change in myself and what the universe is giving me. Thanks.

[@sussancressey2573]

The Word "Think" and "Thank" come from the word Thonc! Grateful for the insight.:)

[@constantinopedzisai5219]

The talk is just a marvel. Hats off to Dr Kerry

[@forsterfilm]

Great work! I'm sharing with every teacher I meet!

[@Col487]

Wonderful thinking and sharing Kerry, your a star and we are lucky to have you thinking about our thinking thanks!!

[@Col487]

highly recommend this

[@gifeechick9939]

Im listening one right agter another again and again. Rings true to my heart!

[@sustomusickillsyoutube]

I am grateful for this TED talk. ^^

[@yuvarajmurphy529]

Thank you🌹

[@wanasaihunn4784]

I am grateful to have watched this talk ;)

[@JeanPelser]

I recently took up playing the piano and I thought I'd give gratitude a 'go' in my learning. It turns out that thinking about the gift of music and being grateful for my ten fingers (and for my new keyboard) does in fact create a sense of' 'awakeness' as you suggested in your talk. It is helping me to be more present and engaged in my learning despite the steep learning curve. The link between my thinking and my thanking is becoming clearer to me now. Thanks for this!

[@LKspanishimmersion]

Love this Jean. Liam starts piano lessons on Thursday. Music is a true gift to learn!

[@amolhuddar3789]

If she didn't get 1 like from my side then who will !

[@suemitchel-runow3566]

kids are naturally awake...we stumped that by keeping them chairs.

[@pammyoneto]

I thonk this woman`s voice is enough to make anyone fall asleep.

[@vhahangwelepatricialethole1853]

I wonder what it means in management of organizations. Dont we need this in building a culture of graditude in the workplace.

[@70margs]

Absolutely love this! I love her voice, I love her tone and I love the thanking idea. My mantra is Gratitude... not Attitude

[@jameslsimpson7281]

THANKYOU SO MUCH

[@daniellan640]

When you thank, you think better and deeper. It is not an expression of what education is for, rather, it is an encouragement for educators to internalise 'gratitude' as a part of our teaching belief. I feel very fortunate to be one of your students.

[@janewilson1380]

After watching this video, I felt inspired to read Dr. Kerry Howell's articles and her book entitled, "Gratitude in Education." She conveys a solid grasp on the role that gratitude can play in helping people to think in a more engaged, focused, and alert manner. Kerry sums it up in a compelling statement, "When we thank when we think, we think better." We need more educators to explore this concept to enhance learning in their students.

[@forsterfilm]

Thank you for this bright-eyed wake-up call. More please!

[@tonipowellozz]

Go Kerry! Important for us all to know

[@sharonlierse7344]

This is such a wonderful TED presentation with a fundamentally important message. I "must watch". Her book "Gratitude in education: a radical view" is wonderful.

[@jessiebern4773]

Absolutely brilliant! I agree - all educators should take the time to watch this inspiring talk on gratitude and put it into practice in their lives and classrooms!!

[@gifeechick9939]

Thank while we think we think better!

[@er.piyushpandeytrainerb.te4661]

So Great

[@youmuppets]

When you feel things are tough you need to look at what you have not what you don't have this is the true meaning for myself what "Gratitude" is. Thank you Kerry for your Great passion, truly inspiring. I too am very fortunate to be one of your students.

[@youmuppets]

When you feel things are tough you need to look at what you not what you don't have this is the true meaning for myself what "Gratitude"is. Thank you Kerry for your Great passion, truly inspiring. I too am very fortunate to be one of your students.